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Mr Davis was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where screws had to be placed in his ankle.

The lawsuit claims that employees of
the Predators failed to provide adequate protection for Mr Davis — and
also failed to warn Mr Davis of the risks associated with the stunt.

His lawyer told the Nashville City Paper that his client didn't sign any waiver form before taking part in the ice stunt.

Attempt: He was supposed to be catapulted from one end of the ice to the other and knock down a set of giant inflatable bowling pins

Accident: But as Mr Davis was launched across the ice at the Bridgestone Arena he slid past the target

Pain: Mr Davis was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where screws had to be placed in his ankle

Mr Davis, known as Intern Adam on his show, is a presenter on WRVW-FM radio.

His hockey puck stunt was due to be part of half time entertainment for fans at a match last December.

Video footage of the stunt has been posted on YouTube and watched by more than 30,000 people.

Bloggers writing on the City Paper's website were less than sympathetic to the DJ.

Personality: Mr Davis says he suffered the loss of 'enjoyment of life' due to the injury

One wrote:’You just can't make this stuff up.....bowling pins on a hockey rink? Sounds like the amateur stuntman was acting as a human bowling ball....but delivered to the pins curling style....like curling, but with no brooms furiously sweeping away.

‘Sounds like Jack Daniels was on the planning committee. ‘

A spokeswoman for the Predators that the team doesn't comment on pending litigation.